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Brontex |
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What is Brontex and why is it prescribed? Brontex is used to relieve coughs and chest congestion in adults and children. It contains guaifenesin, which helps thin and loosen mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up. It also contains a cough suppressant, the narcotic codeine. Brontex may cause you to become drowsy or less alert. Alcohol will intensify this effect. How should you take Brontex? Follow your doctors directions for taking Brontex. When giving the liquid to a child, use a calibrated dropper to measure the dose. If you miss a dose take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at once. Store Brontex at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from light. Are there any Brontex side effects? Brontex side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Brontex side effects may include constipation, nausea, pinpoint pupils of the eye, and vomiting. Less common Brontex side effects may include dizziness, headache, and rash. At higher doses, this medication may also cause light-headedness, drowsiness, slowed breathing, and an exaggerated sense of well-being. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Brontex? If Brontex is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Brontex with Alcohol, Antihistamines (such as Actifed or Benadryl), Drugs used to treat anxiety or depression (such as Librium and Prozac), or Sedatives (such as Dalmane). Are there any special warnings about Brontex? Because it contains codeine, Brontex may cause drug dependence and tolerance with continued use. Do not use this product in children under 2 years of age. Be cautious if the child has an allergy. Do not take Brontex for the constant cough brought on by smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema unless your doctor recommends it. If your cough lasts for more than 1 week, tends to come back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, check with your doctor. Be sure to tell the doctor if you have any breathing problems, a severe abdominal condition, kidney or liver problems, an underactive thyroid gland, or an enlarged prostate. Also alert the doctor if you suffer from seizures, have had a head injury, or have recently had stomach, intestinal, or urinary tract surgery. |
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